In this episode, we sit down with Lea from NEKTON to talk all things summer bird care, from avoiding heat stress in parrots and other birds to smart supplement strategies that can make a big difference in the summer. Parrots don’t sweat, and hot days, especially during heat waves, can be dangerous if you’re not prepared.

We cover the key signs of heat stress, what to do if you spot them, common mistakes bird owners make during the summer, prevention recommendations and what to avoid. Plus, Lea shares her go-to supplements for the season and how to introduce them safely to your birds! Whether you're a seasoned bird keeper or new to parrot care, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Keypoints:
☀️Staying healthy in the heat
☀️How does heat affect birds
☀️Signs of overheating
☀️Supplements for birds in summer
☀️Why supplements are beneficial for pet birds
☀️ Electrolytes, vitamins and bone health
☀️ How do your supplements complement a healthy diet?
☀️ How to introduce supplements, even to picky eaters!
☀️ Common mistakes bird owners make when caring for their birds during the summer

Special Guests:
👉🏼 Lea from NEKTION, a leading brand in high-quality bird care products. Nekton offers a wide range of supplements designed to keep your feathered friends healthy and thriving, from ornamental birds to birds of prey.

“Electrolytes give the birds important minerals, simple sugars like dextrose and fructose and vitamin C, and these help keep the fluids balanced and help the birds recover faster after such stress like dehydration, heat and stuff, so that’s very good in the summer.”— Lea

Links:

NEKTON Shop: https://shop.nekton.de/en/

NEKTON News: https://www.nekton.de/en/sommerhitze-bei-voegeln-unsere-partnerin-gibt-tipps-zur-richtigen-pflege/

Blog on Heat: https://poodlesandparrots.com/blog/posts/protect-your-birds-from-summer-heat

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What happens when science, compassion, technology and a parrot come together? In this episode, we sit down with Jen, who took a groundbreaking approach to teaching birds how to communicate using tablets and touchscreens! Her birds are the first documented parrots that can READ AND WRITE!! We explore how to truly understand your bird’s emotions, recognize signs of trauma, fear, and even pain, and how technology and trust-based training can create a bridge between species.

Whether you're a bird parent, animal behaviour enthusiast, or just curious about how a parrot can use an iPad/tablet, this episode will leave you rethinking what’s possible in animal communication!

Keypoints:

🦜What inspired teaching parrots to communicate using technology?
🦜What was the initial process of training a cockatoo to use a tablet
🦜How can we help our bird with their fears
🦜Access to a tablet saved Isabelle the cockatoo's life!
🦜How can this method deepen your relationships with your bird
🦜Can any bird learn this?
🦜How do you ensure that the use of technology is beneficial for your parrots, and not overwhelming or stressful for them
🦜Tips on how to get started without a tablet/iPad!

Special Guests:

👉🏼 Jen from @parrotkindergarten, parrot mama, attorney, animal cognition trainer, writer, and international speaker, focusing on animal literacy and communication.

“Every animal I’ve worked with has been able to learn either cards and symbols or the tablet, and various things play into this”— Jen

Links:

Parrot Kindergarten: https://parrotkindergarten.com/

Screen sanitizers: https://www.amazon.com/shop/poodlesandparrots/list/2GP2S18EBZPTD?ref_=aipsflist

Touch & Feel books: https://amzn.to/48RJY2k

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